**Jr. Software Engineer Specialist** **Target Profile:** * 4\+ years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments. * Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, with an ability to write clean, maintainable code across backend and React\-based front\-end components. * Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Docker. * Proficient with designing and consuming REST APIs, and working with frameworks like FastAPI. * Understanding of microservices and event\-driven architecture patterns. * Familiarity with distributed systems, and modern Git\-based workflows. * Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred. **Project Overview \& Deliverables:** * Container Orchestration: Build and deploy backend services using Docker, you'll deploy resilient, scalable deployments on GCP. * Service Development: Develop performant APIs and backend services using Python and FastAPI, and implement or integrate features into React\-based front ends. * Architecture \& Integration: Contribute to the design of microservice\-based, event\-driven architectures that enable seamless system integrations and scalable product growth. **What You'll Do:** You'll design and deploy backend systems powering production\-grade applications, collaborate on React\-based front\-end development, and integrate APIs to deliver a seamless user experience. You'll deploy robust APIs and contribute to event\-driven systems architecture. The project will deliver reliable infrastructure and performant backend capabilities. **Compensation:** We offer a pay range of $30\+ per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating your experience, expertise, and geographic location. Final offer amounts may vary from the pay range listed above. As a contractor you'll supply a secure computer and high‑speed internet; company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply. **Important:** All candidates must pass an interview as part of the contracting process.